Depression

Why do some people with depression seek help while others don’t? A new BMJ Mental Health study suggests the answer lies in “illness beliefs”—specifically, recognizing the condition and trusting that treatment works.

A new study suggests a simple EEG test can predict sexual side effects from antidepressants with 87% accuracy. Researchers found that patients with naturally high serotonin activity are significantly more likely to experience orgasmic dysfunction.

Researchers have identified specific biological pathways, including neural activity and inflammation, that connect mental health conditions to cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that managing stress is vital for heart health prevention.

A large clinical trial conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs suggests that analyzing a patient’s DNA can help providers choose antidepressants that are safer and more effective, leading to faster symptom relief.

Researchers have determined that an increase of ten extreme heat days is associated with a 6.2 percent increase in the odds of reporting mental health conditions after controlling for demographic factors.

A new study suggests that training the brain to recall positive memories can lower daytime cortisol levels. The findings indicate that modifying memory bias may offer a way to build physiological resilience against stress.

Why does life feel less meaningful when you are depressed? New research suggests loneliness and poor self-evaluation are the culprits, but the mechanism shifts depending on whether you are a teen or an adult.

A new analysis of 7,306 American men reveals that higher sunlight affinity correlates with fewer depressive symptoms and sleep complaints, despite being linked to shorter overall sleep duration.

A study of 200,000 adults suggests that a metric accounting for waist circumference and height is a strong predictor of developing mood disorders over time.

High inflammation may disrupt the brain's reward system in Indigenous adults with depression, according to new neuroscience research.

A new study finds brief computer-assisted CBT reduces depression by 50% and strengthens brain connectivity.

Researchers report that "living in biological darkness" elevates evening stress hormones and disrupts deep sleep cycles, potentially increasing susceptibility to mood disorders in healthy individuals.

A new pilot study suggests that caring for indoor hydroponic gardens improves mental well-being and reduces depression in adults undergoing cancer treatment, potentially offering a simple, accessible way to boost quality of life.

Researchers found that while mindfulness helps many, those with childhood trauma histories are at higher risk for adverse effects like flashbacks when treating active depression.

Adolescents who feel their lives have a sense of direction are significantly less likely to develop depression as they transition into adulthood, with protective benefits lasting up to a decade.